BOSTON — A joint venture between BXP (NYSE: BXP), formerly Boston Properties, and Delaware North, a privately owned hospitality and entertainment company, has received a $465 million loan for the refinancing of a portion of The Hub on Causeway. The 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development is located in the West End neighborhood of Boston. Situated on the site of the former Boston Garden arena, the original home arena of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics, The Hub on Causeway is now a transit-oriented development that features 811,000 square feet of office space and 440 luxury apartments, as well as 250,000 square feet of retail space and a 60,000-square-foot Star Market grocery store. An affiliate of Verizon Communications anchors the development on a 20-year lease. Wells Fargo Bank, Morgan Stanley Bank and Bank of America provided the loan to BXP and Delaware North. The joint venture refinanced The Hub on Causeway’s office tower and “podium,” which is the lower section that houses a food hall, creative office space and a movie theater. “We are pleased to complete this financing, which not only enhances the strength and flexibility of our balance sheet, but also demonstrates our access to attractively priced capital in the secured …
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Berkadia Arranges $84.1M Refinancing for Meridian at Eisenhower Apartment Tower in Alexandria, Virginia
by John Nelson
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Berkadia has arranged an $84.1 million loan for the refinancing of Meridian at Eisenhower, a 369-unit residential high-rise located at 2351 Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Patrick McGlohn, Patrick Cunningham, Brian Gould, Hunter Wood and Natalie Hershey of Berkadia arranged the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Paradigm Development Co. LLC. The direct lender was not disclosed. Meridian at Eisenhower was 93 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing. Built in 2007, the high-rise offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 605 to 1,220 square feet. Fifteen units are reserved for households earning 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amenities include a rooftop swimming pool and sundeck, fitness center with cardio theater, top-floor clubroom with billiards, a landscaped courtyard and grill area, storage units, package service and 444 parking spaces. The property also includes three street-level retail spaces totaling 10,200 square feet housing tenants including Orangetheory Fitness and Xfinity.
WINCHESTER, VA. — JLL has secured an $81.9 million loan for the refinancing of One Logistics Park Building 2, a 1 million-square-foot industrial facility located at 1251 Coverstone Drive in Winchester, a city in the northern tip of Virginia near the borders of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The property sits along I-81 less than 14 miles from the 161-acre Virginia Inland Port in Front Royal, Va. The borrower, The Meridian Group, delivered One Logistics Park Building 2 earlier this year and recently secured a lease with an unnamed crane, rigging and hauling service provider. Rob Carey, Chris Hew, Gus Caiola and Patrick Wu arranged the construction take-out loan through an entity managed by Argentic Investment Management LLC. The industrial building features 40-foot clear heights, 753 car parking spaces, 177 loading dock positions, 269 trailer parking spaces, 8,000 amps of power, LED lighting and tilt-up concrete walls with textured paint finishes. The building also features 33 dock positions, 67 additional manual dock doors and 77 knockout positions available for future tenant customization.
Walker & Dunlop Provides $47.8M Agency Loan for Mason Stuart Apartments in Southeast Florida
by John Nelson
STUART, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has provided a $47.8 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Mason Stuart, a 270-unit apartment community located at 4585 S.E. Federal Highway in Stuart, a city in Southeast Florida’s Martin County. The borrower was Raia Capital Management. Craig West of Walker & Dunlop originated the fixed-rate, interest-only loan. Built in 2023, Mason Stuart features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a resort-style pool area, 24-hour fitness center with a yoga and spin room, an outdoor gathering pavilion, fenced dog park and multi-purpose walking trails.
DALLAS — CBRE has arranged an undisclosed amount of permanent financing for a portfolio of 11 medical office buildings totaling roughly 258,000 square feet in the greater Dallas and Houston areas. The portfolio was 81 percent leased at the time of the loan closing to 37 tenants, including St. Luke’s Health System and Texas Children’s Hospital. Zack Holderman, Jesse Greshin, Chris Bodnar, Brannan Knott, Mindy Berman and Cole Reethof of CBRE arranged the debt on behalf of the owner, Pinecroft Realty. The direct lender was not disclosed.
BOSTON — Walker & Dunlop has provided a $356.4 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 1,817 units in New England. The portfolio comprises Royal Crest Marlboro, a 473-unit property located west of Boston; Royal Crest Warwick, a 492-unit community in Rhode Island; Waterford Village, a 588-unit asset located south of Boston; and Wexford Village, a 264-unit complex in Worcester. The properties were all built between 1970 and 1974. Craig West led the Walker & Dunlop team that originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Harbor Group International.
FAIRFIELD, CONN. — Cleveland-based commercial finance firm BWE has funded a $35.3 million Freddie Mac permanent loan for Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, a 99-bed seniors housing complex located in southern coastal Connecticut. The property opened in 2018, houses 88 units and offers assisted living and memory care services. Amenities include game/activity lounges, a fitness and wellness center, private dining room, library with computer stations, full-service salons and a pet therapy program. Taylor Mokris and Ryan Stoll of BWE originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
BOSTON — JLL has arranged $8 million in financing for a 75,000-square-foot office building located at 15 Broad St. in downtown Boston. The 10-story building was originally constructed in 1910. Amy Lousararian and Hugh Doherty of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through MountainOne Bank. The borrower, local owner-operator Broder, plans to use proceeds to fund capital improvements, including a redesign of the lobby, upgrading of common areas and the introduction of a new amenity package.
DENVER — Trailbreak Partners has obtained $37.1 million in construction takeout financing for Ridian Apartments, a 132,000-square-foot multifamily community in Denver. Rob Bova led the JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team that secured the floating-rate loan through an insurance company’s debt fund for the borrower. Completed in 2025, Ridian Apartments features 123 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including 12 affordable units restricted to households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. Units feature premium finishes, including chef-inspired kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, in-unit washers/dryers, frameless glass shower doors and keyless entry, with select units offering private patios or balconies. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and hot tub, rooftop lounge with 360-degree mountain and city views, a fitness center and clubhouse with coworking spaces. Additionally, the property offers covered garage parking, 24-hour security monitoring and package lockers.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Merchants Capital has secured $35.1 million in tax credit equity financing for Lofts at 40 Long, a project involving the adaptive reuse of a vacant YMCA building in Columbus into affordable housing. Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. and IMPACT Community Action are co-developing the property. Merchants Capital secured $18.5 million in 4 percent low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity, $11.4 million in federal historic tax credits and $5.2 million in Ohio LIHTC. Ohio Housing Finance Agency allocated the federal and state housing tax credits, and the National Park Service allocated the federal historic credits. Other funding sources included the city and county, as well as agency and private sources. The project will convert a vacant YMCA building into 121 apartment units, including one studio, 72 one-bedroom units, 38 two-bedroom units and 10 three-bedroom units. The residences will be restricted to families earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. The project will include the demolition of the existing boarding rooms, restroom facilities and common spaces, except for the historic areas, which will be restored according to historic requirements. Common amenities will include a basketball court and indoor play area in the former gym area, indoor …